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Andrew Yaxley

Andrew Yaxley

Chief Executive Officer Booker Wholesale Group & Tesco Executive Committee Member. Board member Tesco & Tata JV India.

Tesco•London, United Kingdom

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Experience36+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

A highly experienced board executive who has consistantly led businesses in the UK and Internationally to deliver both customer and shareholder value. Over twenty five years leadership experience in building businesses in the Retail, Wholesale and FMCG sectors. A values led leader with a passion for creating high performing teams and leading change in a multi channel environment. Broad expertise across brands, customer propositions, commercial, retail, wholesale and property.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • TescoCurrent
    Nov 2001–Present· 24 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer, Booker Wholesale Group, Tesco Executive Committee MemberCurrent
      Dec 2020–Present
    • Group Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Committee Member
      Jul 2018–Nov 2020
    • Chief Executive Officer Tesco Ireland & Chairman Tesco Mobile Ireland
      Mar 2015–Jun 2018
    • Managing Director Tesco London
      2013–Feb 2015
    • UK Commercial Director Fresh Foods
      Jul 2010–Dec 2012
    • UK Commercial Director Packaged Foods, BWS & H&B
      Aug 2007–Jun 2010
    • Commercial Director Czech Republic & Slovak Republic
      Jul 2003–Jul 2007
    • UK Category Director Confectionery, Drinks, Crisps & Snacks
      Nov 2001–Jun 2003
  • Mars
    Jul 1990–Oct 2001· 11 yrs 3 mos
    • UK Grocery Sales Director Mars Petcare & Mars Food
      1999–Oct 2001
    • UK Wholesale Sales Director Mars Petcare & Mars Food
      Sep 1997–Dec 1998
    • Sales & Marketing management roles including Russia & CIS in '94 & '95.
      Jul 1990–Aug 1997

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

17 of 17 skills
Change ManagementGroceryTeam LeadershipStore ManagementMicrosoft WordPManagementCategorizationMulti-channel RetailSalesMerchandisingProfitBusiness StrategyRetailFoodFMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)